Embedded Systems Validation Test Engineer (Python) - Cupertino, CA

OSI Engineering; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

OSI Engineering, Inc. seeks an Embedded Systems Validation Test Engineer (Python) to test and validate firmware and drivers for common interfaces and SoC IPs. You will implement features to support hardware testing and diagnosis of devices, helping with new technology exploration and proof of concept development.

This multi-functional role collaborates with EE, Systems, Software, QA, Factory, Manufacturing and Operations teams to ensure robust validation across platforms.

Qualifications

• 2–8+ years in developing and testing embedded systems/devices.
• System Validation testing to validate and debug embedded products (FW/SW).
• Must have excellent Python test automation experience.
• Understanding of ARM platform and architecture/instruction set.
• Experience with standard hardware protocols (USB, UART, SPI, I2C, I2S, PCIe).
• Experience with debuggers such as gdb, lid, etc.
• Able to comprehend hardware specs and schematics.
• Experience developing drivers/applications in Unix, Linux, or MacOS.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Test and validate firmware and drivers for common interfaces and SoC IPs.
• Implement features to support hardware testing and diagnosis.
• Collaborate with EE, Systems, Software, QA, and Manufacturing teams.
• Assist with proof of concept development and technology exploration.

Skills

Python test automation

Embedded systems testing

Education

BS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent

MS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

GDB

LID

USB protocol

UART protocol

SPI protocol

I2C protocol

I2S protocol

PCIe protocol

Unix / Linux

MacOS

Job description

Embedded Systems Validation Test Engineer (Python)

Description

In this role you will test and validate firmware and drivers for common firmware interfaces, chipsets, communications protocols and various SoC IPs. You will also implement features to support hardware testing and diagnosis of devices, helping with new technology exploration and proof of concept development. This is a highly multi-functional role, and you'll work closely with various teams, like EE, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Hardware Testing, QA, Factory, Manufacturing and Operations.

Qualifications

2–8+ years of experience in developing and testing embedded systems/devices

System Validation testing experience to validate and debug embedded products (FW/SW)

Must have excellent Python test automation experience

Understanding and experience with ARM platform and architecture/instruction set.

Experience with one or more standard hardware protocols (USB, UART, SPI, I2C, I2S, PCIe)

Experience with debuggers such as gdb, lid, etc.

Able to comprehend hardware specs and schematics.

Experience developing drivers/applications in Unix, Linux, or MacOS

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

BS or MS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiar with C++/Objective-C/Swift

Type: Contract, 12+ months

Location: Cupertino, CA - Onsite 5 days a week, 8 hours per day, no overtime.